DIE, COPPERS!
"And this," Neha said. "Is the south balcony."
"Not much different than the north balcony," Samus commented.
"Pretty much," Neha nodded. "It's got a better view, though."
Samus nodded; the night lights in Bâzch lit up the horizon, and gave a nice glow to the balcony. Along the south side were a line of canopies, each ranging from about six stories tall to about two stories tall.
"I can assume that assasin you spoke of hid in those trees," Samus said. "They have to be extremely thick!"
"Yes, that's what we concur," Neha said. "It seems quite deserted here; Oh wait, here comes Harpo!"
Samus looked to where Neha pointed; a large green dragon was coming in from Bâzch. It wasn't that large of a dragon, but it made a large roar as it landed with a giant boom.
"Hello, Harpo," Neha said. There was a pause, Samus assumed they were talking to each other. "Yes. Very shortly. Squinette is fine... yes, Rezmèra is, too. No. Yes, this is one of them."
Greetings, human, the dragon said; his voice was deep, strong and tough sounding, like that of a gym instructor.
"Hello," Samus said.
You helped rescue your princess?
"Yeah," Samus nodded.
Pah! Harpo exclaimed.I would've thought she could've handled herself! Waste of hope!
"Harpo, please!" Neha hissed. "You don't have to go acting all tough all the time!" There was a pause. "Yes, go on. You sound like you need some sleep."
I expect to see you at the funeral tomorrow, then? Harpo asked.
"Oh, uhhh..." Samus looked at Neha, who nodded. "Sure."
Good.
The dragon launched again into the air, and flew around the far corner of the mansion.
"Sorry about him," Neha turned to Samus. "He's Oyttra's teacher, you see. Very strict."
"Most likely," Samus commented.
"Well then, it seems you know what to do. It's highly unlikely anything will happen; but keep an eye out. Many dragons are coming home; it'd be best if you spoke to each of them once. Lady Jenna will check on you for me later."
Samus nodded. Neha smiled, and turned away, but stopped when Samus spoke.
"You're a Rider, right?" Samus asked.
"Yes," Neha nodded.
"Who's your dragon?"
Neha grinned, "Chorae's my dragon. However, she's doing patrol in Carsivall. I don't expect her to return for a week or so."
"But, wouldn't she be hunted for leaving Retoxamni?"
"Yes," Neha answered. "But she doesn't go near any cities or major areas. She only checks other areas, for possible MUM armies. If she finds anything, she is to report it to Queen Tamintha, who in turn alerts King Andrew."
"Ah," Samus nodded. "Does she patrol all of Carsivall? It's such a large area."
"Well Chorae is one of the larger dragons," Neha explained. "She can fly faster. She's probably near Sorinto by now, patrolling the old railway."
